Volunteer

Volunteer at SOFA!

The charity for reducing waste and providing affordable pre-owned goods in Loughborough.

Take action to make a positive environmental impact by volunteering today!

Sofa offers real work experience in a friendly environment, where you can develop skills in office administration, customer service, warehousing, van delivery, upcycling and housekeeping. There are opportunities to undertake accredited training including NVQs, ILMs and Microsoft office accredited certificates.

Volunteers include a number of energetic retirees who enjoy the varied roles available at the charity to keep them active, involved and productive, as well as having good company and getting to engage with new people every day.

If you are enthusiastic about positive action to improve the environment, and reduce waste and consumption, come along and volunteer at Sofa, the charity dedicated to improving our environment while helping the community.


What Are We Looking For?

A positive and friendly attitude and a willingness to get stuck in, in having a positive impact.

No previous experience and qualifications are required.

We ask that all volunteers be reliable and committed to the charity's aims.

Please contact us for the latest volunteering opportunities or fill in our online volunteering application form.

Volunteer Roles

This is a sample of the volunteering opportunities at SOFA.

  • Funding Generation Volunteer
  • Van Driver
  • Van & Warehousing Assistant
  • Sales & Customer Service
  • Upcycling Assistant
  • Workshop Assistant
  • Housekeeping Assistant
  • Furniture Assembling